The Dalai Lama’s successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a new book, raising the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the Himalayan region he fled more than six decades ago.

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has announced that his successor will be born outside of China, marking a major shift from his previous stance. The declaration, made in Dalai Lama's new book ‘Voice for the Voiceless’ released on March 11,

The Dalai Lama, Tibetan Buddhism's spiritual leader, insists his successor will be born outside China, challenging Beijing's authority. While China seeks control, the Dalai Lama aims to preserve Tibetan traditions and culture.